According to the information received by the officers of the Coast Guard, it is reported that during the inspection of a multi-day vessel, 39 whip sharks, whose fins were cut off, were found.
Two fishermen who were coming from Beruwala fishing harbor with these whip sharks have been arrested.
They are reported to be in their 30s and 40s.
The total weight of these fish is 591 kg and 400 grams.
These two suspects are Kalutara Fishery Inspection Officer for legal matters
It is also reported that it has been handed over to the office.